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Bird outing attendees stand together and smile at the camera.
Governor Braun Goes Birding with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes at Site of Major Wetlands Restoration in Linton, Indiana
May 06, 2026 — Wetland restoration at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area is benefiting birds, communities
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Scarlet Tanager on branch.
Sweet on Habitat: First Wisconsin Maple Producer Recognized Through ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Bird-Friendly Maple Program
May 06, 2026 — Nature’ly Sweet is managing forests to support birds & sustainable maple production
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Lakeview Wildlife Management Area
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and Partners Announce Start of Wetland Enhancement Work at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area
March 31, 2026 &mda; Restoration of Wetland Habitat Will Benefit Migrating and Nesting Waterfowl, Marsh Birds, and Fish
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ members gather on March 11, 2026 for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Advocacy Day at the Michigan State Capitol.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Advocates Gather at Statehouse, Call for Wetland Protections and Renewable Energy Solutions to Protect Birds
March 12, 2026 — Michiganders flock to the Michigan State Capitol for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Advocacy Day
GREAT LAKES Policy & Advocacy
Congress Continues Its Bipartisan Commitment to the Great Lakes, Birds that Depend on Them
February 23, 2026 — Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Receives $369 million in Funding
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Conservation Advocates Gather at Statehouse, Call for Solutions to Protect Birds and their Habitats
February 18, 2026 — Indiana Governor Braun Delivers Remarks at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Great Lakes Advocacy Day
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How Birding Brought One Michigan Chapter Leader to 48 Countries
December 17, 2025 — For Don Burlett of Oakland Bird Alliance, travel and community are at the heart of birding
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Powering Wisconsin’s Future While Protecting Birds and Wildlife
November 24, 2025 — The Vista Sands Solar Project commits to conserve the Greater Prairie-Chicken
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Legislation to Create Community Energy Program in Ohio Passes House, Moves to State Senate
November 20, 2025
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